The nameJasper
Jasper is the English form of Gaspard, the name traditionally given to one of the Three Wise Men. It is popular in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Persian
Meaning
Jasper comes from Caspar or Gaspard, possibly from the Persian ganzabara, "treasurer". It is also the name of a red gemstone.
Origin
Persian, through Latin and French.
History
Jasper reached 63rd place in England and Wales in 2025, its best rank since 1996. In the United States it reached 122nd place in 2023. Jasper Hale, a vampire in Twilight, gave it a lift.
Did you know?
- The American painter Jasper Johns painted his famous Flag in 1954 and 1955, after dreaming of it.
Famous people named Jasper
- Jasper Johns, painter
- Jasper Carrott, comedian
- Jasper Fforde, novelist
- Jasper Conran, designer
Popularity of the name Jasper
Jasper in the United States
Jasper was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 18,579 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Jasper. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Jasper in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,894 births a year on average, against 2,284 in the five years before.
Jasper in the United Kingdom
Jasper was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,010 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Jasper. Half of all babies named Jasper in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 774 births a year.
Jasper in Belgium
Sibling names for Jasper
Names from the same generation as Jasper, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper comes from Caspar or Gaspard, possibly from the Persian ganzabara, "treasurer". It is also the name of a red gemstone.
What is the origin of the name Jasper?
Persian, through Latin and French.
Is Jasper a girl's or a boy's name?
Jasper is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Jasper?
In 2024, Jasper was the 133rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,750 births.
What are good sibling names for Jasper?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Athena, Emery, Ada and Valentina for a sister, Amir, Elliott, Leon and Axel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jasper?
Jasper Johns, painter; Jasper Carrott, comedian; Jasper Fforde, novelist; Jasper Conran, designer.